Scene to read · Empathy, Communication
Since the letter came
You share an apartment with two roommates, Danilo and Soraya.
The three of you are watering the planter beds in the building's rooftop garden. A letter from the landlord came for Soraya two weeks ago; she never said what was in it, and she has been quiet since.
The scene
Soraya: My head again. Every single day since that letter from the landlord came.
Danilo: You need a beach, not a watering can. I'll make my famous iced tea.
Soraya: Ha. Sure. Tea fixes everything. Forget I said anything.
Danilo: That's the spirit. Hey, back me up here. All work, no rest, right?
The two questions
- 1What would you say or do, now or later?
- 2Describe a time you sensed something was wrong with someone who had not asked for help. What did you do?
What raters look for
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
